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Play bark is one of the most popular and atractive Safety surfaces used with domestic and commercial climbing frames and play equipment. This natural looking safety surface is an attractive addition to you play area and has a pleasant forest aroma.

Our play bark is available in 3.15 cubic metres minimum order and can be delivered in one large bag, on a pallet or in a variety of smaller bag options. The bark has been specially selected and thoroughly tested to meet British Standards at bark depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm. At these depths the critical fall height is as follows -

300mm - 6.01 metres 200mm - 3.82 metres 100mm - 1.33 metres

This means that your child is safe should they take a tumble from the platform on your climbing frame if the bark is laid to the correct depth.

Play bark is a free draining material and is tested for both wind resistance and fire retardation.

Additional Information

Manufacturer

Action

Action has been producing climbing frames for many years and their experience means they have designed a range of climbing frames which will suit boys and girls of any age, ability or interests. The Action range will ensure that your children will get maximum play value out of their climbing frame by allowing your children to explore their imagination at play but also challenge their physical demands whilst keeping them safe. All the Action climbing frames exceed the European EN71 safety standards.

MadFun are proud to offer the full range of Action complete climbing frame sets. They are specially designed play centres ensuring guaranteed FUN for your children. We also offer a complete 'peace of mind' build service by a team that has been working with these play centres for years. Please click here for more details and contact us on 01342 833 464 for further details.

Should you decide to build it yourself we are able to offer valuable advice and answer any questions you may have. We have also supplied some quick tutorial build videos and details of how our MadFun Mega Climbing frame is built. Please click here for details.

At MadFun we have years of experience in designing and building these climbing frames from Action and this sets us apart from our competitors. We can help and advise you on what is possible and even offer a "Design Your Own" climbing frame service which takes advantage of the modular nature of all Action Climbing Frames and Accessories. Due to our expertise, the manufacturers of these climbing frames, Action, have awarded us the 5 Star Stockist Accreditation. For further information please click here.

We believe we are competitive on price but will beat any genuine advertised price.

Phone us now on 01342 833 464 for some "hands on", experienced advice and / or read on for more information about Action Climbing Frames.

Safety

Safety is at the heart of our design specification. From the substantial timber sections used for the frames through to the accessories and fixings, all components meet the stringent EN71 regulations for children’s play equipment. Our standard Climbing Frames Designs are put together in a safe but challenging combination to ensure children are at minimal risk when playing. Our Products are CE marked and meet and exceed all British and European Toy Safety standards BS 5665/ EN71. We strongly recommend that all fixings and fastenings are checked at least annually to ensure they are in good condition and secure.

Environment

Action Climbing Frames are made from wood; one of the most environmentally freindly material available. The wood used for our frames is selected top grade pine from forests approved and managed under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification scheme (PEFC). This guarantees that our products are made with wood from sustainably managed forests. Management of these forests involves protection of the environment, respect for the social rights of local communities and forest workers and economic viability.

Timber

The seasoned timber used on all Action Modular Climbing Frames is machined, planed smooth with rounded edges and finished with 1mm tolerances. All fixing holes and nut recesses are pre-drilled. The Timber is pressure treated to preserve its life, using a non-toxic chromium / cadmium / arsenic (CCA) free solution which is approved for children’s playground equipment. Substantial 70mm x 70mm timber sections are used for the frames (ramparts are 90mm x 90mm) and70mm x 90mm timbers are used on all the swing beams.

IMPORTANT

Wood is a natural product and as such is subject to the influence of the moisture content of the air and ground. Sometimes cracks or splits may appear, but this will not result in weakening of the structural stability. These cracks and splits are minimized by machining into rectangular sections and are more common in round section timber. Knots and grain variations are a normal component of all timber products.

Components

Garden Games Limited and Action limit the use of man made materials wherever possible within the design of our climbing frames. We offer wooden seats, wooden roofs, polyhemp ropes and wooden clatter bridges. We use high quality ASH hardwood rungs on our monkey bars for nonslip all year round. All necessary fixings, fasteners and ropes are included and are either galvanised or stainless steel. Plastic material is used on all our slides to prevent degradation and is tested to ensure that it presents no danger of toxicity.

Installation and Assembly

Before purchasing and installing your climbing frame, measure your space carefully. Add an additional unobstructed perimeter of 1.5m around the frame for safety and access with a clear zone 2.5m in front and behind swings. Your frame should not be placed closer than 2m from any boundary of your property. All sections come flat-packed in manageable packages. Rather than use ground anchors, all structural beams such as frames and swing-arm supports provide an extra 30cm length to be buried in the ground. Building and installing your climbing frame is best done with at least two people. You will also need some tools, in particular a 13mm & 17mm box or socket spanner, cordless drill / screwdriver, level and tape measure. Build times are set out in our product descriptions and assume a reasonably level garden and ground clear of rubble.

Configuration and Warranty

Most of our climbing frames provide more than one configuration. Some changes are easy to achieve, others may require a small amount of input from you. Please contact us if you would like advice regarding major changes. We have the confidence and experience with our products to offer a no-quibble 10 year guarantee against rot and insect infestation on all timber sections. All ropes, accessories, slides and faulty workmanship are guaranteed for 1 year, subject to correct installation and normal use.

ACTION 5 STAR ACCREDITATION

The Action 5 Star Stockists Accreditation has been awarded to MadFun as we are one of the best Action Climbing Frame retailers in the UK.

Through the efforts and hard work of the MadFun staff, qualification for this award was given to us as we were able to satisfy all of the following criteria:

To have good knowledge of the products and delivery procedures and to be able to discuss these with potential customers.

To have good experience of designing and building climbing frames to the customers requirements using the Action range.

To offer a good service level to its customers.

To promote the values of the Action brand.

To advertise the products under the “Action" brand name and display the brand logo.

To have a display site where we have an Action Climbing Frame available to see (upon request).

To offer customers the full Action product range.

To be contactable in person from 9am-5pm Mon – Friday as a minimum.

To provide a contact telephone number on the website.

Therefore as a customer of MadFun you will be given the best expert advice on all aspects of Action climbing frames.

Delivery

FREE DELIVERY - This item is despatched on a 3 working day service to England Wales and parts of Scotland. Other areas will have a delivery surcharge (dependent on the postcode) added automatically during checkout.

Please note that if your combined order exceeds 200kg there will be a delivery surcharge applied. All deliveries over 200kg will be delivered by a 2 man service and can take up to 10 working days.

We're sorry we can't ship directly to the rest of the world but we are happy to liaise with a UK freight forwarder to arrange delivery overseas. To do this simply enter your freight forwarder's details in the delivery address at checkout. If you have any queries please contact us.

We can also deduct the VAT from our prices if you are a non-EU country.